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Mountain, Beach, Golf & Island Resorts

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Akbulak | Mountain Resort

The Akbulak Mountain Resort in the foothills of the Zailiysky Alatau Mountains is located about 40 kilometers east of Almaty at a height of 1,600 meters above sea level. The Akbulak resort has established itself as a prime location for summer and winter vacations and a favorite holiday destination for both domestic and foreign tourists due to its location, mild climate and natural landscape.

Albany is a new resort community on the southwestern end of New Providence Island in The Bahamas. opening in 2010, Albany is the collective vision of its developers, private investment company Tavistock Group and golf icons Tiger Woods and Ernie Els.

Albany features a luxury boutique hotel as well as a variety of residences that include beachfront, beach walk and golf course custom homes, equestrian ranches and luxurious marina residences designed by some of the most notable architects in the world. Albany is located in a tax-free environment and is in convenient proximity to major urban centers.

Peacock + Lewis was chosen to design the resort amenities such as the spa and fitness center, beach club (renovated Albany House), family restaurant, teen center and golf clubhouse.

The golf club architecture is a classical European style. The lobby's stone wall panels, stone floor detailing and mahogany furnishings set the tone of the interior design. A 16' famous Chinese calligraphy poem from the original building is featured behind the main reception desk. The private dining suite can be accessed from the lobby. Custom wood doors highlight the Boardroom, Private Dining Room and Lounge. Direct access to the remodeled kitchen supports this VIP dining experience. The Main Dining Room was expanded for additional capacity and overlooks the new Nicklaus Signature Golf Course with an adjacent outdoor covered dining terrace.

The "Bear's Den Grille" is the hub of the Club. Centrally located with a mahogany bar, this "Tea Bar" will support the activity in the Interior Grille Room, Outdoor Terraces and Fire Pit. Men's and Women's Locker Rooms were reconfigured and upgraded with custom designed wool carpets, wall treatments and millwork. The Men’s Locker Room was doubled in size with new stained lockers and coordinating tongue and groove wood covered ceilings. The décor is an artful blend of Western golf club interior architecture and finishes celebrating the history and heritage of Jack Nicklaus combined with the familiar surroundings of historic Chinese cultures.

Royal Island is a private resort destination located in the Bahamas, just off the coast of North Eleuthera. The development, which was initially envisioned by Cypress Equities, included a mixed use of hotel and spa, a marine village, beach club, an 18-hole Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, as well as other amenities and residential uses. Peacock + Lewis was part of the design team for the golf clubhouse, halfway house, maintenance facility, the Nicklaus private residence, along with prototypes for the Port Royal Villas and Melanie Beach Homes. Peacock + Lewis was also contracted as the Design Architect for several Private Residences.